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Trump and VP-elect Vance Interview FBI Director Candidates to Replace Wray, Seeking to 'Dismantle Deep State'

Nov 19, 2024, 09:53 PM

Vice President-elect JD Vance has confirmed that he and President-elect Donald Trump are interviewing candidates, including Kash Patel, to replace current FBI Director Christopher Wray, whose term expires in 2027. Vance revealed that they met with prospective candidates at Mar-a-Lago last night. He stated that a top requirement for the new FBI Director is someone who can dismantle the 'deep state'. Vance's confirmation came through a social media post, which he later deleted, sparking questions about the future leadership of the FBI.